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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.04, 28,011.78 and 14,694.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.04, 28,011.78 and 14,694.99 is: 22,050.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.04 : 28,011.78 = 14,694.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.04/28,011.78 = 14,694.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.04x = 28,011.78 × 14,694.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.04x = 411,632,826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,632,826.98/18,668.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,050.14

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